EP3527481A2 - Système de vanne pour une aide respiratoire et système d'embout buccal pour une aide respiratoire - Google Patents

Système de vanne pour une aide respiratoire et système d'embout buccal pour une aide respiratoire Download PDF

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EP3527481A2
EP3527481A2 EP19166746.8A EP19166746A EP3527481A2 EP 3527481 A2 EP3527481 A2 EP 3527481A2 EP 19166746 A EP19166746 A EP 19166746A EP 3527481 A2 EP3527481 A2 EP 3527481A2
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Matthias Ocklenburg
Jan VON HOFACKER
Andreas Neugebauer
Reinhard Misterek
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C11/186—Mouthpieces
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C11/20—Air supply from water surface
    • B63C11/205—Air supply from water surface with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C2011/182—Air supply comprising devices for discharge of exhalation air into ambient water, e.g. ducts to back of head

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  • the invention relates to a valve system for a respiratory aid for swimmers, in particular for an inhalation valve, according to claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a mouthpiece system for a respiratory aid according to claim 10.
  • valves or valve systems for snorkel or breathing aids for swimmers are known from the prior art.
  • a disadvantage of known valve systems or inhalation valves is often described the, if only slightly existing, initial back pressure or noticeable resistance to inhalation.
  • water can penetrate when performing roll turns in a snorkel with known valve systems.
  • the water penetrates through the inhalation valves. This leads to a swimmer in corresponding panic states.
  • Mouthpiece systems or mouthpieces for breathing aids for swimmers are also known from the state of the art, with the mouthpiece systems hitherto being designed in such a way that, for example, the exhaled air rises like a bubble in front of the swimmer's eyes. This leads to impairments while swimming. In addition, a corresponding resistance to the float is also noticeable when exhaling. Furthermore, previously known mouthpiece systems have the disadvantage that no roll turns are feasible with them. So far occurs in known mouthpiece systems in such roll turning water. Based on this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to develop a mouthpiece system for a respirator for swimmers such that roll turns can be performed. In addition, the mouthpiece system is to be developed in such a way that blown-out air is no longer whirled up in front of the head, in particular the eyes, of a swimmer.
  • Snorkel tubes for breathing aids for swimmers which have a standard dimension, have hitherto been known from the prior art. These snorkel tubes are used for both children, women and men, who have different body measurements. This can lead to impairments during swimming, as these snorkel tubes are not adaptable to a head attachment system, for example.
  • valve system for a respiratory aid by the subject-matter of claim 1 and with regard to the mouthpiece system for a respiratory aid by the subject-matter of claim 10.
  • a snorkel tube by the subject matter of the embodiment 18 and with regard to a breathing aid for swimmers, comprising at least one snorkel tube, according to embodiment 28.
  • valve system according to the invention and / or the mouthpiece system according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.
  • the valve system according to the invention for a breathing aid for swimmers comprises a valve housing and a valve diaphragm arranged in the valve housing, wherein the valve diaphragm is arranged at a contacting portion, which is preferably formed in a central region of the valve membrane, at a first end of a fastening element , wherein the valve membrane is formed, starting from the contacting portion at least partially angled towards a second end of the fastener.
  • valve diaphragm which is made for example of a thin plastic material, arranged in a valve housing.
  • a valve membrane for example, has such a cross section, which is adapted to the inner cross section of a snorkel tube and / or a valve housing. With appropriate adaptation of the cross section of the valve diaphragm to the cross section of the valve housing, a tight seal within the valve housing can be guaranteed.
  • the valve membrane is, for example, round or elliptical or oval.
  • the valve diaphragm comprises a contacting portion, which in turn is disposed at a first end of a fastener.
  • Arranging may be understood as both securing the contacting portion to the first end of the fastener and merely placing the contacting portion in close proximity to the first end of the fastener. It is conceivable that the contacting portion is arranged in extension of the first end of the fastening element and only has a slight distance from the first end of the fastening element.
  • the contacting portion which is preferably formed in a central region of the valve membrane, is arranged at least in a longitudinal section through the valve system in extension to the first end of the fastener.
  • the contacting section can be designed both as a contacting point and as a contacting surface. If the valve membrane is of circular design, the contacting section or the contacting point is the center of the valve membrane. Also in the embodiment as an oval or elliptical valve membrane of the contacting portion is preferably formed in the region of the geometric center of the valve diaphragm. Starting from the contacting section, the valve membrane is at least partially angled towards the second end of the fastening element.
  • the second end of the fastener is preferably to be referred to as the second longitudinal end, or is the second in the air flow direction to the first end of the fastener following end.
  • valve diaphragm is not arranged flat within the valve housing but angled or angled. Because of the angled The design of the valve membrane makes inhalation considerably easier, since no initial resistance or back pressure can be felt when sucking in air.
  • the described fastener may be formed, for example, plunger-like. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the fastening element is designed as a cylinder and / or other rotationally symmetrical element.
  • the fastening element is designed as a plate-like or plate-shaped element.
  • the longitudinal extent of the fastening element preferably extends in the air flow direction.
  • the fastener is preferably longer than wide and / or thick.
  • the fastening element may have webs and / or recesses extending in the longitudinal direction or air flow direction.
  • the first end of the fastener may be angled.
  • an angled guide element can be formed at the first end of the fastening element.
  • the valve membrane In longitudinal section, i. in a section which extends longitudinally through the valve system, the valve membrane has two valve membrane sections, which are formed starting from the contacting section in each case angled towards the second end of the fastening element, wherein the valve membrane sections, in particular in an exhalation or resting state, an angle of 20 ° - 120 °, in particular from 40 ° - 110 °, in particular from 60 ° - 100 °, in particular from 80 ° - 95 °.
  • valve membrane is designed to be fully angled starting from the contacting section towards a second end of the fastening element.
  • the angle is reduced in an inhaled state, since at least one end portion of the valve membrane, which is formed maximally spaced from the contacting portion, is angled even more towards the second end of the fastening element in the inhalation state.
  • the angle may have a value of 10 ° -85 °, in particular of 20 ° -70 °, in particular of 30 ° -60 °, in particular of 40 ° -55 °.
  • air may enter the valve system and into the valve housing and, for example, flow via a snorkel tube to a mouthpiece of a respiratory aid.
  • the valve housing is sleeve-like, wherein on the inner surface of the valve housing an inwardly projecting boundary surface is formed.
  • a sleeve-like valve housing such housing should be understood, which have a valve housing wall which defines a cavity. There are both circular cylindrical and training in the sense of a crooked cylinder conceivable.
  • boundary surface As an inwardly projecting boundary surface is to be understood as such a boundary surface facing in the direction of the center of the valve housing.
  • the boundary surface may for example be formed obliquely. That is, the boundary surface is at an angle from the valve body, which is not equal to 90 °.
  • the end section of the valve membrane is understood to be the sections of the valve membrane which form the outer section of the valve membrane. In the exhalation or rest state, at least one of these end sections lies on the boundary surface.
  • the boundary surface thus serves as a non-return valve, so that the valve diaphragm remains arranged in the valve housing. In other words, the boundary surface projects beyond the outer circumference of the valve diaphragm in the direction of the valve body center.
  • the boundary surface is formed vollinnenumffitlich.
  • the valve membrane has in its entirety an end section, which is formed maximally spaced from the contacting section and rests on the boundary surface in an exhalation or resting state.
  • the fastening element may be formed at the first end in a clamping section.
  • the clamping portion can be used to lock the fastener serve.
  • the valve membrane can rest and / or be attached to the clamping section.
  • valve membrane rests against at least one bevelled surface of the clamping section and / or is fastened to at least one bevelled surface of the clamping section.
  • the tapered surface of the clamping portion preferably defines the angle of the valve diaphragm towards the second end of the fastener. The definition of angle refers to the angle in the exhalation or resting state.
  • valve diaphragm are angled toward the second end of the fastener.
  • portions of the valve membrane are on the clamping portion, in particular on a tapered surface of the clamping portion and / or are fixed there, which are formed circumferentially to the contacting portion. If, for example, the valve membrane is of circular design, these are those surface sections of the valve membrane which are formed concentrically around the contacting section and are located in close proximity to the contacting section.
  • portions of the valve membrane which are formed circumferentially to the contacting portion, rest on an angled guide element of the fastener. It is possible that these portions rest on a bevelled surface of the angled guide member and / or are fixed there. As a result, it is achieved, for example, that the valve membrane occupies a desired angle already in the exhalation or resting state. Furthermore, in the inhaled state, further bending of the end sections of the valve membrane in the direction of the second end of the fastening element is facilitated. The user or float of a valve system therefore requires less force to be able to inhale a desired volume of air through the valve system.
  • the fastening element and / or the clamping section can be designed as flow dividers in the valve housing.
  • Such a flow divider facilitates the suction of air with such a valve system. The Inhalation by means of a valve system according to the invention is thus facilitated.
  • an air-permeable cover may be formed.
  • the air-permeable cover has, for example, a plurality of strut-like elements. With the help of such a cover coarse contaminants are kept away from the valve system. At the same time, air can still flow through this cover.
  • the air-permeable cover has a plurality of strut-like elements, wherein the strut-like elements are formed crossed to each other.
  • the strut-like elements can also be referred to as webs, wherein the webs are arranged just crossed to each other. It is formed a grid-like or lattice-shaped air-permeable cover.
  • an air-permeable cover with a plurality of round and / or oval and / or elliptical openings is formed at the air inlet opening of the valve housing.
  • the air-permeable cover has a thickness such that the round and / or oval and / or elliptical openings are formed in the form of small channels and / or capillaries.
  • the air-permeable cover has a curvature and / or a slope.
  • the round and / or oval and / or elliptical openings are preferably formed parallel to one another in such a way that the extensions of the openings all run parallel to one another.
  • the size of the openings or the cross sections of the round and / or oval and / or elliptical openings are to be selected such that on the one hand dirt and / or particles can not get into the valve system. Furthermore, the size or the cross section of the openings should be designed such that sufficient air can enter the valve system. Overall, a screen-like or mesh-like air-permeable cover is formed due to round and / or oval and / or elliptical openings.
  • the air-permeable covers of the embodiments mentioned cause u.a. a retention of contaminants and / or particles. These arrive in an advantageous manner not in the valve system.
  • a throttle element for throttling the air flowing into the valve system can be formed.
  • a throttle element may for example be formed on the inner surface of the valve housing and causes a smaller volume of air flows into the valve system.
  • the inspiratory volume available to the user or swimmer can therefore be regulated. This can be used as additional training. The endurance of the swimmer can thus be increased.
  • the throttle element may be formed, for example, as a taper within the valve housing.
  • the throttle element may be formed in this case as a sectionally reinforced or thickened wall of the valve housing.
  • the sections reinforcing or thickening may be formed in the valve housing, for example, vollinnenumfhacklich. It is conceivable that the throttle element is formed integrally with the valve housing. In a further embodiment of the invention, it is possible that the throttle element is formed as a separate or additional element or component, which is for example connected to the valve housing or attached to the valve housing. The throttle element is designed such that this causes a reduced air flow cross section in the valve housing.
  • the throttle element is formed centrally in the air flow passage of the valve housing. It is conceivable a similar training as with a flow divider. In order to take into account the needs of different athletes or swimmers, it is conceivable that the throttle element regulates the inspiratory volume in different dimensions and / or ways. It is conceivable to construct different valve systems with throttling elements having different strengths. For each swimmer or athlete, the appropriate valve system with associated throttle element can be selected. With the help of the throttle element, it is possible to choose the air resistance and / or the air volume during inhalation. In the sense of a modular principle, it is for the float by selecting between a plurality of differently shaped throttle elements possible to select different air resistance and / or air volumes during inhalation. Training stimuli can be set in terms of oxygen balance and endurance performance. It is conceivable to gradually reduce the air supply during a workout, so that difficult boundary conditions during swimming can be simulated.
  • the described throttle element is not formed as part of the valve system, but as a component or element in a snorkel tube.
  • a throttle element for throttling the air flowing into the snorkel tube may be formed.
  • Such a throttle element may for example be formed on the inner surface of the snorkel tube and causes a smaller volume of air to flow into the snorkel tube.
  • the inspiratory volume available to the user or swimmer can therefore be regulated. This can be used as additional training. The endurance of the swimmer can thus be increased.
  • the throttle element may be formed, for example, as a taper within the snorkel tube.
  • the throttle element may be formed in this case as a sectionally reinforced or thickened wall of the snorkel tube.
  • the sections of reinforcement or thickening may be formed in the snorkel tube, for example, vollinnenumfnaturelich. It is conceivable that the throttle element is formed integrally with the snorkel tube.
  • the throttle element is formed as a separate or additional element or component, which is connected for example to the snorkel tube or attached to the snorkel tube. The throttle element is designed such that this causes a reduced air flow cross section in the snorkel tube.
  • the throttle element is formed centrally in the air flow channel of the snorkel tube. It is conceivable a similar training as with a flow divider. In order to take into account the needs of different athletes or swimmers, it is conceivable that the throttle element regulates the inspiratory volume in different dimensions and / or ways. It is conceivable to construct different snorkel tubes with throttling elements of different strengths. For each swimmer or athlete, the matching snorkel tube with associated throttle element can be selected. With the help of the throttle element, it is possible to choose the air resistance and / or the air volume during inhalation. In terms of a modular principle, it is possible for the float by selecting between a plurality of differently shaped throttle elements to select different air resistance and / or air volumes during inhalation. Training stimuli can be set in terms of oxygen balance and endurance performance. It is conceivable to gradually reduce the air supply during a workout, so that difficult boundary conditions during swimming can be simulated.
  • the described throttle element may additionally be designed as a component or element of the snorkel tubes according to the invention described below.
  • valve system according to the invention or a different type of valve system is offered in a set, the set comprising a plurality of valve diaphragms with different membrane thicknesses.
  • the inflow of air into the valve system in particular the inhalation behavior of a float, can be influenced.
  • the lower the valve membrane thickness the easier it is for the float or user to breathe air.
  • the set comprises a plurality of valve diaphragms having different membrane thicknesses
  • the user or float can select a valve diaphragm from a plurality of valve diaphragms.
  • At the end portion of the valve housing facing away from the air inflow opening may be at least on the inner surface and / or on the outer surface a locking element and / or a locking surface for attachment of the valve system may be formed on a snorkel tube.
  • a locking element and / or a locking surface for attachment of the valve system may be formed on a snorkel tube.
  • the valve housing of the valve system is pushed onto a snorkel tube.
  • the valve housing of the valve system is inserted into a snorkel tube.
  • valve housing may have a diameter or cross section which is either minimally smaller or minimally larger than the diameter or cross section of the snorkel tube.
  • valve housing of the valve system is merely connected by clamping with a snorkel tube.
  • the inner cross section of the valve housing is minimally larger than the outer cross section of the snorkel tube, so that the valve housing can be pushed onto the snorkel tube.
  • the outer cross section of the valve housing is minimally smaller than the inner cross section of the snorkel tube, so that the valve housing of the valve system can be inserted into the snorkel tube in a clamping manner.
  • valve housing of the valve system according to the invention is designed in several parts and has interconnected, in particular in and / or pushed onto each other, valve housing sections.
  • valve housing has a plurality of sleeve-like valve housing sections. These sleeve-like valve housing parts or valve housing sections can be pushed into and / or one another. The inner diameter and the outer diameter of the valve housing sections are matched to one another such that the valve housing sections can be pushed into and / or one another and a clamping connection between the valve housing sections is produced.
  • a valve housing section on the outer surface has a, in particular annular, thickening.
  • a thickening can prevent, for example, undesired slipping of a first valve housing section into a second valve housing section.
  • a thickening, in particular an annular thickening, on an outer surface a valve housing portion thus forms a heel or a heel-like contour on the outer surface.
  • At least one valve housing section preferably all valve housing sections can have latching means, so that the individual valve housing sections can be connected to one another.
  • Conceivable here are e.g. knob-shaped locking means which engage in recess-like locking means of a further valve housing section or can intervene.
  • a subsidiary aspect of the invention relates to a mouthpiece system for a swimmer's respiratory aid comprising a mouthpiece, a system housing, an exhalation valve and an air outlet opening, wherein the air outlet opening is covered with a diffuser extension comprising a diffuser plate and the diffuser plate has a plurality of openings.
  • the mouthpiece is considered below to be the part of the mouthpiece system which is at least partially inserted into the mouth by a swimmer.
  • a mouthpiece typically has a bite rail or tooth support plate. At least the upper lip of a shimmer is preferably sealed by means of a sealing support of the mouthpiece.
  • the system housing serves to attach the mouthpiece and further includes the exhalation valve.
  • the exhalation valve may be, for example, a flutter valve.
  • the system housing of the mouthpiece system preferably serves to receive a snorkel tube end.
  • an air outlet opening is formed within the system housing, which is covered with a diffuser extension.
  • the diffuser extension comprises a diffuser plate, which in turn has a multiplicity of, in particular round and / or oval and / or elliptical, openings. In other words, a hole pattern is formed on the diffuser plate.
  • the mouthpiece can be firmly locked to the system housing.
  • the mouthpiece is interchangeably locked to the system housing, so that the mouthpiece is replaceable after appropriate wear.
  • the mouthpiece can be replaced when used by several people in a hygienic manner, provided that it is interchangeable in the system housing.
  • the diffuser plate captured by the diffuser extension has an inner surface facing the exhalation valve and an outer surface remote from the exhalation valve.
  • the openings in the diffuser plate extend from the inner surface to the outer surface at an angle of 5 ° - 89 °, in particular from 40 ° - 85 °, in particular from 50 ° - 80 °, in particular from 60 ° - 76 °.
  • the angle indication is to be understood such that the vertical to the inner surface forms a first reference line, and the opening axis in longitudinal section through the diffuser plate forms a second reference line, so that the specified angle between the two lines.
  • the openings in the diffuser plate may be round and / or oval and / or elliptical.
  • the diffuser plate preferably has such a thickness or material thickness that the openings in the diffuser plate form short channels or short capillaries.
  • the diffuser plate may have a screen-like or mesh-like structure.
  • the angle is forward, lower, i. towards the chin of the swimmer.
  • the exiting air does not travel in the direction of the face but backwards, i. is derived in the direction of the neck. Consequently, there is no formation or formation of air bubbles in front of the face of the swimmer.
  • such angular formation has the consequence that no water can flow into the mouthpiece when a roll turn is applied.
  • the described angle at which the openings extend from the inner surface to the outer surface may be individually adaptable to the swimmer, in particular to the lung volume and / or the performance and / or the preferences of the swimmer.
  • the diffuser plate and / or the diffuser extension is or are interchangeably attached to the system housing, in particular by means of latching and / or snap connections.
  • a diffuser plate can be exchangeably installed in the mouthpiece system, wherein the different diffuser plates differ from each other in terms of angle.
  • the mouthpiece system preferably comprises a mouthpiece with a bite rail or with a tooth support plate.
  • a cross-section through the mouthpiece system of the invention in a lateral view shows an angle formed between an opening axis of an aperture of the diffuser plate and the bite track. This angle is between 90 and 40 °, in particular between 80 and 50 °, in particular between 75 and 65 °. Due to this angle, the outflow behavior of the air pressed or blown through the diffuser plate is further determined. In addition, such a set angle contributes to a pleasant mouthfeel feeling with respect to the mouthpiece system.
  • the system housing has at least one lateral opening in which a snorkel tube is rotatably mounted.
  • the mouthpiece system is therefore preferably not fixedly connected to the snorkel tube, but it is advantageous if the snorkel tube is rotatably mounted within the mouthpiece system.
  • the system housing has two opposite lateral openings, in each of which a snorkel tube is rotatably mounted.
  • a, preferably annular or elliptical ring-shaped flange surface of a snorkel tube in the system housing of the mouthpiece system on a, the lateral opening delimiting, inner surface is rotatably arranged or arranged. Due to such an arrangement, the mouthpiece system and / or the snorkel tube can be adapted individually with respect to the respective positioning to the head of the respective float.
  • a further subsidiary aspect of the invention relates to a snorkel tube for a breathing aid for swimmers, wherein at least one weakening contour, vozugêt a plurality of spaced-apart weakening contours, is formed on a snorkel tube section facing an air inlet opening, such that the snorkel tube length is severed by severing Deformation contour is formed adaptable.
  • the snorkel tube is therefore adaptable in terms of its length.
  • the attenuation contours preferably run completely around the snorkel tube section.
  • the weakening contours are annular or oval or elliptical.
  • the formation of the weakening contour with regard to the shape is preferably adapted to the existing cross section of the snorkel tube section. If, for example, the snorkel tube has a round cross section, it is advantageous if the weakening contours are also designed to be completely circular.
  • the weakening contour is designed such that a severing of the snorkel tube length can be effected by lateral twisting or bending of the respective weakening contour.
  • the weakening contour facilitates a mechanical severing, for example with the aid of a saw and / or a pair of scissors and / or a knife.
  • a plurality of spaced-apart markings are formed on the snorkel tube section, wherein the snorkel tube length is adjustable by means of the markings.
  • the markings serve thus, for example, that the snorkel tube section is severed at a defined location.
  • dimensions can be formed, which relate for example to the head circumference of a float.
  • the markings are used so that a valve housing to be pushed onto the snorkel tube section can be pushed in a correct position.
  • the markings are formed at least in sections on the weakening contours.
  • the snorkel tube end which faces an air inlet opening, may be formed on the inner and / or outer surface in such a way that a valve system, in particular a previously described valve system according to the invention, can be fastened to the snorkel tube end.
  • snorkel tube end At the far end, i. At the, facing away from the air inlet opening snorkel tube end can be formed a, preferably annular or elliptical flange surface.
  • a flange surface can serve, for example, for locking the snorkel tube in a system housing of a mouthpiece system.
  • such a snorkel tube can be introduced with a flange surface into a system housing of a mouthpiece system according to the invention and locked there.
  • Another subsidiary aspect of the invention relates to a snorkel tube for a breathing aid for swimmers, wherein a tube surface portion which faces the head of a float, having a recess, and in the recess, a magnetic element is inserted and fixed.
  • Such a depression may, for example, be a notch in the material of the pipe surface or of the pipe surface section.
  • the depression can also be understood as a stamp-like introduced surface shape.
  • Such a depression serves as a receptacle of a magnetic element.
  • the magnetic element is inserted into the recess and fixed there.
  • the magnetic element may be glued in the recess.
  • the magnetic element is inserted into the recess such that it does not protrude beyond the remaining tube surface portions that have no recess. Such a protruding material could injure a swimmer on the head.
  • the magnetic element is flush with the remainder of the tube surface.
  • the magnetic element has a material thickness such that the depression is deeper than the material thickness, so that a height difference arises with respect to the tube surface sections which have no depression and the surface of the magnetic element facing the head of the float.
  • the magnetic element may be elongated.
  • the shape of the magnetic element is adapted to the course of the snorkel tube.
  • the magnetic element has a bend that corresponds to the bend of the snorkel tube.
  • the magnetic element may, for example, cooperate with a mounting magnet of swimming goggles or a pair of goggles or a headband or a head attachment system of the respiratory aid. It is conceivable that a swimming goggles or a diving goggles or a headband or a head attachment system of the respiratory aid has a fastening magnet, for example in the form of a magnetic button. This magnetic button may be selectively affixed along the magnetic member so that the position of the snorkel tube changes relative to the member to which the snorkel tube is attached, namely the swimming goggles or the goggles or the headgear or headgear system of the respirator. In an elongate magnetic element of the fastening magnet or the magnetic knob at different positions of the magnetic Elements are attached.
  • the magnetic element may have a plurality of spaced-apart markings, wherein the positioning of the snorkel tube is adjustable by means of the markings.
  • a swim aid for swimmers comprising at least two snorkel tubes, a mouthpiece system and a head attachment system.
  • the two snorkel tubes may be a snorkel tube according to the invention as already described.
  • the mouthpiece system may also be a mouthpiece system according to the invention.
  • the head attachment system comprises two elongated fasteners each having first and second end portions, each snorkel tube having the first end portion of a fastener secured or securable thereto, the position of the second end portions being adjustable with respect to each other by a latching system.
  • a locking system is to be understood, for example, as a system having racks and gears.
  • the second end portions of the elongate fastening elements have racks or toothed rack sections which are positioned relative to each other by means of a gear.
  • a latching system may comprise, for example, a rotary knob and / or a ratchet lever.
  • the snorkel tubes can be rotatably mounted in a system housing of the mouthpiece system.
  • At least one of the two snorkel tubes can have a groove-shaped depression on a tube surface section facing the head of a float, wherein the first end section of a fastening element can be positioned rail-like in the depression.
  • the recess of a tube surface section is to be understood as the formation of a groove without the material of the tube surface section having a recess. Such a depression may for example be introduced like a stamp in the snorkel tube.
  • the recess has a depth such that the first end portion of a fastener is flush with the remainder of the tube surface portions, ie, the tube surface portions that do not have a groove-shaped depression.
  • the material thickness or material thickness of the first end portion of the fastener is therefore preferably adapted to the depth of the groove-shaped recess.
  • a rail-like positioning of the first end portion of the fastener in the groove-shaped recess is to be understood such that the first end portion in the direction of the mouthpiece system and in the direction of the opposite end of the tube is displaceable.
  • the first portion of a fastener may have a plurality of recesses, in particular a plurality of holes, wherein the first end portion in the recess by a, in at least one of the recesses insertable fastener is fastened or fastened.
  • a plurality of recesses in particular a plurality of holes, are also formed in the groove-shaped recess, so that a fastening means can be introduced both through a hole of an end section of the fastening element and through a hole of the recess.
  • the recess has a plurality of fastening elements, for example in the form of push buttons or pins, so that the first end portion of a fastener can be placed clampingly on these push buttons or pins.
  • the print buttons may also be referred to as rivet-like elements formed in the groove-shaped recess.
  • the latching system of the head mounting system may include a knob and / or a ratchet lever. With the aid of the rotary knob, the second end portions of the two elongated fastening elements can be positioned relative to each other.
  • knobs are already known from other fastening systems, so that the head mounting system is easy to handle.
  • Ratchet levers are known, for example, from snowboard bindings. Such a design is associated with a simple handling of the head mounting system.
  • a head rest plate On the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system may be formed in the region of the locking system, a head rest plate.
  • a headrest plate improves comfort. Furthermore prevents it, for example, that hair can get into the locking system. With the help of a head rest plate, the fastening forces are distributed, so that the fastening forces do not only act on a single point.
  • the headrest plate may for example be curved and formed of soft plastic material, so that the wearing comfort is improved.
  • the turret and / or the ratchet lever is in line with a tooth pad of a mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, especially 40 ° - 50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • This line can be seen in a side view of the head of the swimmer.
  • the tooth pad serves as the first reference line, whereas the imaginary line from the pad plate to the center of the knob and to the center of the ratchet lever is the second reference line.
  • the center of the ratchet lever for example, by the turning of the ratchet lever, vorzutagen perpendicular run.
  • the ergonomics of the respiratory aid according to the invention is improved compared to known systems of the prior art by a multiple.
  • the snorkel tubes have a D-shaped cross-section. Such a trained cross section is minimized especially in terms of water resistance.
  • the snorkel tubes are arranged to extend parallel over the cheeks of the float.
  • At least one snorkel tube is pivoted according to the invention in such a way that a rotary knob and / or a ratchet lever of the head attachment system is located in a line in relation to a tooth support plate of the mouthpiece, which is at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, in particular 40 ° -50 °. in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • a rotary knob and / or a ratchet lever of the head attachment system is located in a line in relation to a tooth support plate of the mouthpiece, which is at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, in particular 40 ° -50 °. in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • the fastening of the head mounting system can be done by turning a knob or by operating a ratchet lever.
  • the positioning of the snorkel tube or the snorkel tubes can be carried out in a comfortable manner in a subsequent step.
  • the positioning is possible because the snorkel tube ends are rotatably mounted in the system housing of the mouthpiece. Only after an ideal positioning of the snorkel tubes has taken place, attaching the breathing aid at the head or back of the head of the float. The positioning of the mouthpiece in the mouth of the swimmer does not change during the pivoting of the snorkel tubes or during the attachment of the respiratory aid.
  • Another aspect of the invention is directed to an element or to a component of a buoyancy aid, which allows an improved use of the buoyancy aid even when practicing Rollschreib. So far penetrates into air inlet openings of known swimming aids when performing roll turning water.
  • the element or component according to the invention for water repellency or the water-repellent element or water-repellent component according to the invention has the effect that no water penetrates into an air inlet opening of a respiratory aid when a roll reversal is performed. This can relate to both an air inlet opening of a snorkel tube and an air inlet opening of a valve system.
  • the element or component for water repellency may be formed as a diffuser plate or as a diffuser extension.
  • the element or the component has, for example, such a structure and / or geometry and / or shape that the water is deflected laterally when performing the roll reversal and just can not penetrate through an air inlet opening in the respiratory aid.
  • the element or the component may for example be formed integrally in a separate cap system or be designed as a separate cap system.
  • the cap system may be mounted on a snorkel tube.
  • the cap system is mounted or mounted on a valve housing of a valve system.
  • the cap system is formed integrated into a valve housing of a valve system.
  • the cap system is formed integrated in a valve housing of a valve system according to the invention.
  • the valve housing has a diffuser plate.
  • a further subsidiary aspect of the invention relates to a swimming and / or diving goggles with a head mounting system, with two elongate fasteners, each having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portions to the glass or the glasses of swimming and / or have the diving goggles, the position of the second end portions to each other by a locking system is adjustable.
  • the latching system may include a knob and / or a ratchet lever.
  • the first end portions of the fasteners may each be connected to an edge portion of the glasses or the glass. If a diving goggle is formed with a head attachment system, it can be provided that only one glass is formed, so that the first end portions of the attachment elements are each attached to a separate edge portion of a common glass or connected to this edge portion.
  • the first end portions of the fastening elements and the edge portions of the glasses or the glass are integrally formed.
  • the edge sections and the fastening elements integrally formed. A connection of the end portions of the fastening elements or the fastening elements with the edge portions is therefore not necessary.
  • the edge portions of a swimming and / or diving goggles can also be referred to as lateral frame sections.
  • the fasteners are formed for example of a material, in particular a plastic material. This is formed reinforced compared to the material of rubber bands. A tearing or wear of rubber bands is avoided with the help of such swimming and / or diving goggles. Due to the use of a locking system for attaching the swimming and / or diving goggles on the head of the float can be done a variable adjustment of swimming goggles. There is no lashing of rubber bands necessary.
  • a head rest plate On the side facing the head of a float of the head mounting system, in particular in the region of / a knob or a / the ratchet lever, a head rest plate may be formed.
  • the head rest plate may be adapted, for example, to the head shape of the float, in particular be curved.
  • the headrest plate prevents lashing of hair in the head mounting system.
  • the locking system acts not only on a mounting point but on a head rest plate, so that the fastening forces are distributed. The comfort is increased in this regard.
  • At least one elongate fastening element which can also be referred to as a plastic tongue, has at least one recess, which is preferably elongate-shaped. Due to such a recess is saved on a weight with respect to the fasteners.
  • a flexibility of the fastening elements is effected by the formation of slot-shaped recesses.
  • the swimming and / or diving goggles according to the invention can be easily stowed in a storage container by the head attachment system, in particular the region of the head support plate is bent in the direction of the glasses or in the direction of the glass. Due to the recess (s) can not break the fasteners in the bent areas.
  • Another subsidiary aspect of the invention relates to a snorkel tube for a breathing aid for swimmers, comprising a first portion facing a mouthpiece and a second portion having an air inlet opening, wherein the snorkel tube is bent several times.
  • the snorkel tube according to the invention is bent at least twice, wherein the bend can also cause a spherical shape of the snorkel tube.
  • the bending axes do not have to match.
  • the snorkel tube has at least a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the snorkel tube faces a mouthpiece of a breathing aid and the second portion of the snorkel tube comprises an air inlet opening.
  • the snorkel tube can be designed such that the second section is from the first section, in particular by 5 ° to 30 °, in particular by 10 ° to 20 °, in particular by 12 ° to 18 ° , in particular by 15 °, angled.
  • the indicated state of use of the respiratory aid in a side view therefore relates to the view of a snorkel tube when the respiratory aid is applied, the side view being such that the profile of the swimmer is visible.
  • the second section is formed angled from the first section.
  • the second portion may further be angled in the direction of the discharge direction of the mouthpiece from the first portion.
  • the first section of the snorkel tube may have a linear longitudinal extension which is at least 1.2 times, in particular at least 1.5 times, in particular at least 1.8 times, in particular at least twice, in particular at least 3 times the linear length of the second section corresponds.
  • the linear longitudinal extent is to be understood as the linear distance between the first end of the first section and the second end of the first section.
  • the first end of the first section is in particular the end of the snorkel tube which is connected to the mouthpiece.
  • the linear longitudinal extent results, for example, in a view of the snorkel tube in the state of use of the respiratory aid in a side view.
  • the linear longitudinal extension therefore explicitly does not follow the bend of the snorkel tube.
  • the linear longitudinal extension of the second section corresponds to the distance of the first end of the second section from the second end of the second section.
  • the second end of the second section may be, for example, the end of the snorkel tube which is connected to a valve system.
  • the first section is longer than at least 1.2 times, in particular at least 1.5 times, in particular at least 1.8 times, in particular at least 2 times, in particular at least 3 times the second section of the snorkel tube.
  • the snorkel tube according to the invention may have an at least partially formed oval and / or D-shaped and / or elliptical cross section. It is conceivable that the snorkel tube has different or different cross sections over its entire length.
  • the first section of the snorkel tube may have a substantially D-shaped cross-section. This D-shaped cross-section can go to the second section of the snorkel tube in an oval cross-section.
  • the first section and / or the second section can have a bend corresponding to the head shape of a float in a plan view of the snorkel tube in the state of use of the respiratory aid in plan view.
  • the state of use of the respiratory aid in plan view describes the view on the top of the head or on the skull of a swimmer with applied respiratory aid.
  • the first portion and / or the second portion may have a bend corresponding to the head shape of the float.
  • the snorkel tube may have at least one convex Section, preferably a plurality of convex portions, ie sections with a curvature to the outside, have.
  • curvature outward is a curvature to understand that corresponds to the round cheek shape in plan view. It is possible that the first portion and / or the second portion has a plurality of convex bends with different bending radii.
  • the snorkel tube may be formed from at least two snorkel tubes, the snorkel tubes are connected to each other, in particular glued and / or welded and / or clamped and / or locked, are.
  • the dividing plane of the snorkel tube which is formed by connecting two snorkel tubes, preferably runs in a side view, preferably in a straight line, when viewing the snorkel tube in the use state of the respiratory aid, along the longitudinal extent of the snorkel tube. It is also conceivable that the dividing plane from the first end of the snorkel tube extends obliquely to the second end of the snorkel tube.
  • a shoulder may be formed such that on the second portion, at least in sections, a cap-like housing, in particular a valve housing, is pushed or pushed.
  • a shoulder in the second section of the snorkel tube can be formed, in particular, in that the wall thickness is reduced, at least in sections, in the second section, the inside diameter remaining essentially the same. It is thus formed a paragraph edge, which is formed by reducing the material of the second section.
  • the heel edge can serve as a stop edge for the cap-like housing, in particular valve housing, which is pushed onto the second section of the snorkel tube.
  • the snorkel tube housing in the region of the shoulder in cross-section may have a reduced outer circumference compared to the rest of the snorkel tube housing of the second section.
  • connection or latching means may be formed, for example, a knob-like or button-like element which engages in a recess of the cap-like housing or valve housing.
  • connection or latching means may be formed, for example, a knob-like or button-like element which engages in a recess of the cap-like housing or valve housing.
  • the connecting means may also be designed differently.
  • tongue and groove connection types are possible, wherein the groove and / or the spring may optionally be formed on the second portion of the snorkel tube and / or on the cap-like housing.
  • the snorkel tube according to the invention is characterized by an extremely aerodynamic shape, so that the resistance during swimming is minimized compared to conventional snorkel tubes.
  • a respiratory aid for swimmers comprising at least one snorkel tube, in particular a snorkel tube according to the invention described above, and a valve system, in particular a previously described inventive valve system.
  • the valve system comprises a / the valve housing, which is connected to the snorkel tube, in particular by clamping, wherein an end cap with the valve housing, in particular by clamping, is connected.
  • the end cap may have a sloping end surface.
  • This end surface is preferably the surface that is the most remote from the valve housing.
  • the end surface may be inclined so that the end cap in a side view, especially in a side view in the state of use of the respiratory aid, i. at a position applied to a float, sharpened or arrow-shaped runs. This is a particularly aerodynamic shape of the end cap.
  • due to the shape of the end cap in particular due to the preferably inclined end surface, prevents water can penetrate into the end cap and thus in the valve system.
  • lamella-like crossbars prevent the ingress of water into the end cap.
  • a turnaround can be performed.
  • the lamellar cross braces are arranged at an angle to the end surface, wherein the angle is 20 ° to 70 °, in particular 30 ° to 60 °, in particular 40 ° to 50 °, in particular 42 ° to 48 °.
  • the end cap can only have an opening which is designed for connection to the valve housing. By this end cap can thus flow in the connected to the valve housing state no outside air. The end cap thus prevents the air supply to the valve housing.
  • Such an end cap can be provided, for example, provided that the respiratory aid comprises two snorkel tubes and on a valve housing no end cap or only a final cap with, for example, lamellar arranged cross struts is arranged and thus on the other snorkel tube end cap can be formed without air supply.
  • An end cap with only one opening may facilitate the use of a two snorkel tube respirator provided, for example, that the head of the float is turned in a preferred direction in a roll turn to be performed. Even when performing a Kraul Gay float out a lateral head movement, so that the end cap is to be formed with only one opening on the side of the snorkel tube or to connect to the valve body of the snorkel tube on which side of the float turns his head.
  • the respiratory aid according to the invention may furthermore have a previously described inventive mouthpiece system.
  • valve system according to the invention and / or the mouthpiece system according to the invention and / or the snorkel tubes according to the invention and / or the element or component according to the invention for water repellency and / or the respiratory aid according to the invention can optionally be combined with one another ,
  • valve system 10 for a breathing aid for swimmers is shown.
  • the illustrated valve system 10 is an inhalation valve system. This comprises a valve housing 1 and a valve membrane 2 arranged in the valve housing 1, wherein the valve membrane 2 is arranged on a contacting section 3 at a first end 4 of a fastening element 5.
  • the representation of the valve system 10 is carried out in longitudinal section.
  • In the illustrated right-hand opening is the air inlet opening 7 through which ambient air penetrates into the valve housing 1 when inhaled.
  • the second opening 8 of the valve housing is used for connection to a snorkel tube end 9.
  • the contacting portion 3 is in the illustrated example on the first end 4 of the fastener 5.
  • the fastener 5 is formed plunger-like. Starting from the contacting section 3, the valve membrane is designed to be angled towards the second end 6 of the fastening element 5.
  • valve membrane 2 can be divided into two valve membrane sections 11 and 11 '.
  • the valve membrane sections 11 and 11 ' are angled away from the contacting section 3 to the second end 6 of the fastening element 5, wherein the two valve membrane sections 11 and 11' enclose an angle ⁇ of 80 ° - 95 °. Accordingly, the valve membrane sections 11 and 11 'are angled such that they are aligned with the second opening 8, which is formed opposite to the air inlet opening 7.
  • Fig. 1a the exhalation or resting state of the valve system 10 is shown.
  • the valve housing 1 is formed like a sleeve, wherein on the inner surface 12 of the valve housing 1 is formed inwardly, so in the direction of the longitudinal axis L projecting boundary surface 13.
  • the boundary surface 13 is formed vollinnenumfhacklich and protrudes from the inner surface 12 of the Valve body 1 obliquely.
  • the angle between the boundary surface 13 and the inner surface 12 is therefore greater than 90 °.
  • the end portion 14 of the valve membrane 2, which is formed maximally spaced from the contacting portion 3, is in the illustrated exhalation or rest state of Fig. 1 on the boundary surface 13.
  • the angle ⁇ between the inner surface 12 and the boundary surface 13 is formed so that the end portions 14 of the valve membrane 2 at the predetermined angle ⁇ , which is enclosed by the two valve membrane sections 11 and 11 ', can be maintained.
  • the angle ⁇ is therefore 180 ° minus angle ⁇ .
  • the fastening element 5 is formed on the first end 4 in a clamping section 15.
  • the valve membrane 2 rests on the clamping section 15.
  • the clamping portion has chamfered surfaces 16, wherein the chamfered surfaces 16 define the angle of the valve diaphragm 2 towards the second end of the fastener 5.
  • On the chamfered surfaces 16 of the clamping portion 15 are portions 17 of the valve membrane 2.
  • the angle ⁇ of the chamfered surfaces 1 corresponds to half of the angle ⁇ in the example shown.
  • the portions 17 of the valve membrane 2 may also be connected to the chamfered surfaces 16 of the clamping portion.
  • the portions 17 of the valve membrane 2 are formed adjacent to the contacting portion 3 and the contacting portion 3 of the valve diaphragm 2 adjacent. Consequently, the angle of the valve membrane can not change in the contacting section 3 and in section 17 of the valve membrane 2.
  • the plunger-like fastening element 5 and / or the clamping section 15 may be formed as a flow divider in the valve housing 1.
  • Fig. 1b the inhalation state is displayed.
  • air flows along the arrows shown in the valve housing 1 of the valve system 10 a.
  • the angle ⁇ 'enclosed by the valve membrane sections 11 and 11' is reduced. This is due to the fact that the end portions 14 of the valve diaphragm 2 even more in the direction of the second End 6 of the fastener 5 are angled or even more in the direction of the longitudinal axis L of the valve housing 1.
  • the angle which is enclosed by the portions 17 of the valve diaphragm starting from the contacting portion 3, due to the support of these sections 17 on the tapered surfaces 16th the clamping portion 15 are not reduced.
  • valve housing 1 strut-like elements 18 (see Fig. 2a ) respectively. Due to these strut-like elements 18 dirt particles etc. are prevented from penetrating into the interior of the valve housing 1.
  • the valve housing 1 is slidably pushed onto the snorkel tube section 9.
  • the inner cross section Q 1 of the valve housing 1 has a slightly greater value than the outer cross section Q 2 of the snorkel tube end 9.
  • a further embodiment of a valve housing 1 is shown.
  • the valve housing 1 has a plurality of horizontal strut-like elements 33 and a plurality of vertical strut-like elements 34.
  • the horizontal strut-like elements 33 and the vertical strut-like elements 34 are crossed to each other.
  • the strut-like elements 33 and 34 thus form a grid-like cover 35.
  • the grid-like cover 35 may be spherical. That is, the cover 35 may be bent.
  • the strut-like elements 33 and 34 can also as web-like elements 33 and 34 are designated. Due to the lattice-like cover 35 dirt particles etc. are prevented from penetrating into the interior of the valve housing 1.
  • Fig. 1d shows a further embodiment of a valve housing 1, wherein it has two valve housing sections 45, 45 '. Also shown is the valve diaphragm 2 and the fastener 5.
  • the fastener 5 is in Fig. 1e shown in more detail.
  • the exploded view shows that the valve housing sections 45, 45 'are pushed towards one another to form the valve housing 1.
  • a clamping portion 15 is formed in the first valve housing portion 45.
  • the clamping portion 15 is a recess formed on the inner surface 12 of the valve housing portion 45.
  • Such a recess is also formed on the opposite inner surface of the valve housing portion 45, so that the plate-like fastening element 5 can be inserted into the recesses, so that the clamping portion 15 causes a clamping connection of the fastening element 5 with the valve housing portion 45.
  • valve housing portion 45 On the inner surface 12 of the valve housing portion 45 also has a circumferential portion 46 is formed, which has a smaller material thickness. Due to the material reduction in section 46, a stop edge 47 is formed. The valve housing portion 45 ', in particular the end edge 48 of the valve housing portion 45' comes into contact with the stop edge 47. The stop edge 47 causes the valve housing portion 45 'can not be further inserted into the valve housing portion 45.
  • a clamping section 15 is likewise formed in the valve housing section 45 ', so that the fastening element 5 can also be brought into a clamping connection with the valve housing section 45'.
  • valve membrane 2 shown has two valve membrane sections 11 and 11 ', wherein the valve membrane 2 is not formed symmetrically in the example shown. Rather, the valve diaphragm section 11 'is longer than the valve diaphragm section 11.
  • the valve housing section 45 ' has an air-permeable cover 55 at the air inflow opening 7.
  • the air-permeable cover 55 extends from the right end of the clamping portion 15 to the right end of the valve housing portion 45 '.
  • round openings 56 are formed. Due to the material thickness of the air-permeable cover 55 thus channels 56 'are formed.
  • the air-permeable cover may also be referred to as a diffuser plate. Essentially the same explanations apply to this diffuser plate as are still given in connection with the diffuser plate of a mouthpiece system.
  • a circumferential notch 57 is formed on the outer surface of the valve housing portion 45 '.
  • the housing of the end cap 85 engage, so that the end cap 85 can be clamped to the valve housing portion 45 'can be connected or the end cap 85 can be pushed onto the valve housing portion 45'.
  • the end cap 85 has a sloping end surface 86. Because of this inclined end surface 86, the end cap 85 forms a sharpened or arrow-shaped geometry. In the end surface 86 a plurality of lamellae-arranged transverse struts 87 are formed. Due to the lamellar arranged cross struts 87 openings 89 are formed. In relation to the terminal edge 88 of the end cap 85, the openings 89 form an angle ⁇ which is 40 to 50 °, in particular 45 °.
  • the illustrated end cap 85 is to be pushed onto the valve housing 1, in particular, when it is intended to carry out tumbling with the valve system 10, in particular with a respiratory aid comprising the valve system 10. Due to the lamellar arranged cross struts 87, no water can penetrate into the end cap 85 when performing a roll reversal.
  • Fig. 1e shows the alternative embodiment of a fastener 5.
  • This is plate-like.
  • recesses 49 are formed.
  • the elongate recesses 49 are preferably formed on both sides of the plate shape.
  • an angular or angular guide element 90 is formed at the first end 4 of the fastening element 5. With the aid of this guide element, the angle ⁇ between the valve membrane sections 11 and 11 'can be adjusted.
  • Fig. 1f is the end cap 85 of the Fig. 1d shown in perspective view.
  • Evident is the inclined end surface 86 and the trained lamellar arranged cross struts 87th
  • FIG. 1g another embodiment of an end cap 85 'is shown.
  • This end cap 85 ' also has an inclined end surface 86.
  • the only opening of the end cap 85 ' is the opening for connection to a valve housing 1 or to a valve housing section 45'.
  • the end cap 85 'thus ensures that no air can penetrate into the valve system.
  • Such an end cap 85 ' is therefore always to be used in conjunction with a respiratory aid, which has two snorkels, so that only a valve system of a snorkel tube, a fully closed end cap 85' can be postponed.
  • This mouthpiece system 20 comprises a mouthpiece 21, a system housing 22, an exhalation valve 23 and an air outlet opening 24, wherein the air outlet opening is covered with a diffuser extension 25 comprising a diffuser plate 26 and the diffuser plate 26 has a plurality of openings 27.
  • the air outlet opening accordingly describes the intermediate space between the exhalation valve 23 and the diffuser plate 26.
  • the diffuser plate has an inner surface 28 facing the exhalation valve 23 and an outer surface 29 facing away from the exhalation valve 23.
  • the openings 27 in the diffuser plate 26 extend from the inner surface 28 to the outer surface 29 at an angle ⁇ of 60 ° - 76 °. In the sectional illustrations shown, the openings 27 thus extend from the mouth obliquely downwards in the direction of the chin. Thus, no air bubbles are developed in front of the face of the swimmer.
  • the expelled air flows in the direction of the chin or the neck.
  • the described angle ⁇ may be adaptable to the lung volume and / or the performance and / or the preferences of the swimmer.
  • the exhaled air flows along the in Fig. 2h arrow directions shown.
  • the diffuser plate 26 and / or the diffuser extension 25 on the system housing 22 in particular by means of Rast- and / or snap connections are interchangeable attached.
  • the openings 27 of the diffuser plate, the curved (see Fig. 2h ) runs parallel to each other ⁇ ffnunsachsen.
  • the openings (27) in the bottom area 30 of the diffuser plate have a different angle, so that the parallelism of the openings or opening axes can be made.
  • the diffuser plate 26 forms the diffuser extension 25.
  • the diffuser extension 25 can be plugged onto the system housing 22.
  • the system housing 22 has in the present example, two opposite lateral openings 32, in each of which a snorkel tube 40 is rotatably mounted.
  • the snorkel tube 40 may for this purpose preferably have an annular or elliptical, flange surface, wherein the flange (not shown) at a, the lateral opening 32 bounding inner surface is rotatably arranged.
  • Fig. 2c It is further shown that the mouthpiece 21 may be disposed on the system housing 22 such that an imaginary extension through a tooth pad 82 of the mouthpiece 21 forms an angle with the extensions of the apertures 27 formed in the diffuser plate 26 describes which is 60 to 80 °, in particular 65 to 75 °, in particular 70 °.
  • the snorkel tube 40 comprises a first section 91 facing the mouthpiece 21 or the mouthpiece system 20 and a second section 92 which is assigned to an air inlet opening or the valve system 10.
  • the Fig. 2a and 2b it can be seen that the snorkel tube 40 is bent several times.
  • the second portion 92 is angled away from the first portion 91.
  • the second section 92 is angled in particular in the direction of the blow-out direction AR of the mouthpiece 21 or the mouthpiece system 20.
  • the angle ⁇ which describes the angled portions of the second portion 92 of the first portion 91 and is in particular 12 to 18 °.
  • the first section 91 and the second section 92 are in plan view of the snorkel tube 40 in the state of use of the respiratory aid, as shown in FIG Fig. 2a is shown bent so that there is a convex bend, which corresponds approximately to the head shape of a float. From this point of view, it can also be seen that the first section 91 has a linear longitudinal extension LE1 which corresponds to at least 1.8 times, in particular at least twice the extent of the linear longitudinal extension LE2 of the second section 92. The linear longitudinal extents LE1 and LE2 thus describe the linear distance between the respective ends of the first section 91 and the second section 92.
  • the bending radius r1 in the first portion 91 is formed as a convex bending radius r1, which may be different from the bending radius r2 of the second portion 92.
  • a shoulder can be formed on the outer surface such that a cap-like housing, in particular the illustrated valve housing 1, can be pushed onto the second section 92 at least in sections.
  • the snorkel tube housing can have a reduced outer circumference in cross-section compared to the rest of the snorkel tube housing of the second section 92.
  • a snorkel tube 40 for a swimmer's respiratory aid is shown, wherein a plurality of mutually spaced attenuation contours 41 are formed on a snorkel tube section 44, which faces an air inlet opening 43.
  • the snorkel tube length L S is formed adaptable by severing one of the weakening contours 41.
  • the attenuation contours 41 may be formed, for example, as notch-like incisions. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the weakening contours 41 has a plurality of spaced-apart recesses in the material. In the example shown, the weakening contours 41 extend completely around the snorkel tube section 44 in a circular manner. The four weakening contours 41 are arranged at the same distance from one another. Depending on the size of the head and, for example, the size of the valve housing 1 of a valve system 10, optionally a weakening contour 41 can be severed. The severing can be done for example by bending. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the weakening contour 41 can be severed by turning. Also, using tools such as a pair of scissors, a knife or a saw is possible.
  • markings 42 are also formed on the snorkel tube section 44, with the snorkel tube length Ls being adjustable by means of the markings 42. At least in sections, the markings 42 are formed on the weakening contours 41.
  • the snorkel tube end 9, which faces the air inlet opening 43, may be formed on the outer surface such that a valve system 10, in particular a previously described valve system 10 according to the invention, can be fastened to the snorkel tube end 9.
  • a valve system 10 in particular a previously described valve system 10 according to the invention
  • the cross sections of the snorkel tube end 9 and the valve housing 1 can be adapted to one another.
  • Fig. 4a - 4e is another inventive snorkel tube 40 is formed. Like that Fig. 4c and 4e can be removed, a tube surface portion 51 which faces the head of a float, a recess 52, wherein in the recess 52, a magnetic element 53 is inserted and fixed. The attachment of the magnetic element 53 in the recess 52 can be done for example by gluing.
  • the indentation 52 represents a notch or indentation that forms such a shape that a magnetic element 53, which is elongate, can be inserted in the indentation 52.
  • the thickness of the magnetic element 53 is less than or equal to the depth of the recess 52, so that the magnetic member 53 does not project beyond the tube surface portion 51.
  • the magnetic element 53 cooperates with a fastening magnet 54 of swimming goggles 70.
  • the fastening magnet 54 can be displaced upwards or downwards along the arrow P1, so that the position of the snorkel tube 40 is adjustable in relation to the head-mounted swimming goggles 70 or the head attachment system 71 of the swimming goggles 70.
  • the magnetic element 53 may also cooperate with a mounting magnet of a pair of goggles or a headband or a head attachment system of a breathing aid.
  • the snorkel tube 40 is part of a breathing aid that includes a mouthpiece system 20 and a valve system 10.
  • a breathing aid 60 for swimmers is illustrated wherein the breathing aid 60 includes two snorkel tubes 40, a mouthpiece system 20, and a head attachment system 61.
  • the head mounting system 61 includes two elongate fasteners 62, each having a first end portion 63 and a second end portion 64, with each snorkel tube 40 having the first end portion 63 of a fastener 62 attached or secured thereto, the position of the second end portions 64 of the two Fastening elements 62 to each other by a locking system is adjustable.
  • the locking system may be a system consisting of rack-like and gear-like elements, wherein the rack-like elements are formed in connection with the fastening elements 62 and are arranged to be movable relative to one another.
  • 64 rack-like portions are formed in the second end portions.
  • the snorkel tubes 40 are rotatably mounted in the system housing 22 of the mouthpiece system 20. Both snorkel tubes have a groove-shaped depression 66 on tube surface sections 65 which face the head of a float, wherein the respective first end section 63 can be positioned in the depression 66 in the manner of a rail. In other words, the first end portion 63 may be slid toward the mouthpiece system 20 or towards the valve system 10.
  • the first end portion 63 of the fastener 62 has a plurality of recesses 67 in the form of holes, wherein the illustrated first end portion 63 is secured in the recess 66 by a in one of the recesses 67 insertable fastener 68.
  • the fastening means 68 may be formed as a rivet-like fastening element, which is fixed in the recess 66. Also, a separate embodiment of the fastener detached from the recess 66 is conceivable, in which case the recess 66 must also have a recess, so that the first end portion 63 can be secured in the recess 66.
  • a head rest plate 80 is formed on the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system 61 in the region of the locking system, in particular in the region of the knob 69.
  • the headrest plate 80 is curved. With the help of such a head rest plate 80 compressive forces are distributed to the head area. In addition, this prevents that, for example, hair can be wound around the knob 69.
  • a mouthpiece 21 of a mouthpiece system 20 is first inserted into the mouth of the float.
  • the mouthpiece 21 usually comprises a tooth support plate 82 or a bite rail, so that the mouthpiece 21 can be fixed in the mouth.
  • the breathing aid 60 is attached to the head 81 of the float by means of a head mounting system 61.
  • a head mounting system 61 In the example shown, the attachment of the head mounting system 61 by turning a knob 69.
  • the snorkel tubes 40 are pivoted such that the rotary knob 69, in particular the center of the rotary knob 69, in relation to the Zahnauflageplatte 82 is located on a line which is disposed at an angle ⁇ of 40 ° - 50 ° to the horizontally disposed tooth support plate 82.
  • a mouthpiece system 20 By combining a mouthpiece system 20 with snorkel tubes 40 rotatably mounted therein and the head mounting system 61, an optimal angle for the swimmer with respect to the knob 69 or a ratchet lever can be adjusted, in spite of fixed fixation of the breathing aid 60 on the head 81 of a float no unpleasant tensile forces on the palate and / or the gums arise.
  • the line would pass through the axis of rotation of the ratchet lever.
  • the goggle 70 has a head attachment system 71 with two elongated fasteners 72, each having a first end portion 73 and a second end portion 74, the first end portions 73 facing the glasses 75 of the goggle 70.
  • the position of the second end portions 74 is adjustable by a latching system 76.
  • the first end portions 73 are integrally formed with the edge portions 77 of the glasses 75.
  • the edge portions 77 may also be referred to as lateral glass covers or side frame sections.
  • the first end sections 73 are connected to the edge sections 77.
  • a head support plate 79 is formed in the region of the rotary knob 78 shown.
  • the head rest plate 79 is curved, so that it can rest ergonomically on the head of the float.
  • the elongate fastening elements 72 have slot-shaped recesses 83.
  • the slot-shaped recesses 83 cause a flexibility of the fastening elements 72, so that the swimming goggles 70 can be stowed in a small storage container.
  • the part of the swimming goggles 70 which comprises the head support plate 79, bent in the direction of the glasses 75 become. Due to the recesses 83 bending sections 84 (see Fig. 7c ) are formed, wherein the material of the elongate fastening elements 72 is not impaired and, for example, does not break or tears off. In the in Fig. 7c As shown, swimming goggles can be packaged in smaller storage containers.
  • valve system according to the invention and / or the mouthpiece system according to the invention and / or the snorkel tubes according to the invention and / or the respiratory aid according to the invention can optionally be combined with one another.
  • valve housing 2 valve membrane 3 contacting section 4 First end 5 fastening element 6 Second end 7 air inlet opening 8 opening 9 snorkel tube end 10 valve system 11, 11 'valve membrane section 12 inside surface 13 boundary surface 14 end section valve diaphragm 15 clamping section 16 Beveled surface 17 section valve diaphragm 18 strut-like element 19 End section valve housing 20 mouthpiece system 21 mouthpiece 22 system housing 23 exhalation valve 24 air outlet opening 25 Diffuser extension 26 diffuser plate 27, 27 ', 27 "opening 28 inner surface 29 outer surface 30 floor area diffuser plate 31 mounting flange 32 Side opening 33 strut-like element 34 strut-like element 35 Grid-like cover 40 snorkel tube 41 weakening contour 42 marking 43 air inlet opening 44 snorkel pipe section 45, 45 'valve body section 46 section 47 stop edge 48 end edge 49 recess 51 pipe surface section 52 deepening 53 Magnetic element 54 Mounting magnet 55 air-permeable cover 56 round opening 56 'channel 57 notch 60 breathing aid 61 head attachment system 62 Elongated fastening element 63

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